MULTIMEDIA CONSULTANT-WRITER

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR MULTIMEDIA CONSULTANT-WRITER
Background
The International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC) is a global coalition of PLHIV
and community activists working to achieve universal access to optimal HIV, HCV and TB
treatment of those in need. Formed in 2003 by a group of 125 HIV activists from 65
countries at a meeting in Cape Town, ITPC actively advocates for treatment access in eight
regions across the globe. ITPC believes that the fight for treatment remains one of the
most significant global social justice issues.
The Solidarity Project aims to improve public health outcomes (incidence,
prevalence, and reductions in morbidity and mortality) by improving affordability of
key patented health products for HIV, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, cervical cancer, and
any public health emergencies in 24 LMICs. The Solidarity Project, which complements
other access strategies such as voluntary licenses, aims to address IP barriers in 24
LMICs, by working within the framework of national laws and international agreements
such as the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of
Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) to facilitate price reductions through market entry
of key generic and biosimilar products (GBPs).
ITPC is seeking a writer consultant to draft stories and publish a monthly newsletter.

Duration of Consultancy
• 1 March 2024 to 31 December 2024
Deliverable and specifications
• Write stories showcasing the work of hub partners
o Engage with hub partners, through active outreach and interviews
o Draft articles
o Coordinate comments, validation and fact-checking
• Consolidate stories, activities and events for a monthly newsletter
Consultant should ensure that all activities related to the campaign respect ethical
parameters of consent, copyright, and others, in a very clear and documented approach.
Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor degree in journalism, communication or related studies
• 5-7 years of experience of story writing for non-profits
• Proven track record and portfolio of work as a writer
• Experience with public health communication
• Experience with social media and digital campaigns
• Experience working remotely with in-country teams
• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of additional working languages a plus (Bahasa Indonesian,
French, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese)

Method of Selection
Competitive Negotiations method shall be used to determine the winner. The following
selection criteria with relative weight of criteria showed in percentages shall be used for
selection for the bidders’ proposals that meet all obligatory qualification/eligibility
requirements above and that essentially meet the above scope and deliverables:
Competitive Negotiations method shall be used to determine the winner. The following
selection criteria with relative weight of criteria showed in percentages shall be used for
selection for the bidders’ proposals that meet all obligatory qualification/eligibility
requirements above and that essentially meet the above scope and deliverables:
1. The quality of previous work (relative weight of criteria 70%) – shall be assessed
based on portfolio and/or CV;
2. Value for money (relative weight of criteria 30%) – shall be assessed based on
provided quotation and scope of the work.
Compensation
Applicants are invited to submit a quote with daily rate for writing stories services not
exceeding 40 days with total budget. Payment will be made within 30 days upon delivery
of the monthly invoice.